In 1492, explorer Christopher Columbus' expedition made landfall in the Bahamas.

After a long summer of fun in the sun, the fall season has finally arrived in Oklahoma. Fall brings cool, crisp weather and beautiful colors. It also brings new hazards and risks along with falling leaves and cooler temperatures. While it’s nice to warm up next to a fire or with a heated blanket, it’s important to understand the risks involved. Home fires and related injuries increase in the fall with the use of candles, space heaters, stoves for cooking, and fireplaces to keep warm.

Oct. 12 is National Farmer’s Day, and OKFB Insurance is sharing how the agricultural industry impacts Oklahoma and how to support local farmers this harvest season.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with freight railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.

Western Oklahoma Christian School is asking area farmers to enroll in Grow Communities, a project a part of the Bayer Fund’s America’s Farmers program, for a chance for the school to receive $5,000 to update technology in the classroom.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A small-business advocacy group has filed a new lawsuit seeking to block the Biden administration's efforts to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans — the latest legal challenge to the program.

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